Privacy of Voice Mail?

[jmueller@gac.edu]

From 1/24/95 Edupage

Forwarded message:
> 
> HOW PRIVATE IS VOICE MAIL?
> A lawsuit filed by a former McDonald's employee whose private voice mail
> messages to his paramour were recorded and played for his wife may
> determine the question of whether voice mail boxes are granted the same
> confidentiality protections as live telephone calls or postal mail. The
> ACLU argues that electronic eavesdropping should be avoided, but the U.S.
> Chamber of Commerce takes the stance that businesses have the right to
> ensure their electronic equipment is used for legitimate purposes.
> (Times-Picayune 1/23/95 A3)
> 

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